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  1. Aboriginal (female)

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This architectural ‘boss’ or carved stone figure depicts the face of an Aboriginal woman. Along with its male counterpart, it is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial....

    ART93053

  2. Aboriginal (male)

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This architectural ‘boss’ or carved stone figure depicts the face of an Aboriginal man. Along with its female counterpart, it is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial....

    ART93066

  3. Bearded dragon

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Bearded Dragon and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austr...

    AWM2016.60.10

  4. Bearded dragon

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a bearded dragon. It is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. In 1940-41, a stonemason carved this piece based on a plaster model ...

    ART93044

  5. Bearded dragon gargoyle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Ewers, Raymond Boultwood

    This plaster model for a gargoyle depicts the head of a bearded dragon. The plaster model was created in the studio of William Leslie Bowles in Melbourne with the assistance of sculptor, Ray Ewers. ...

    ART90763

  6. Bush turkey

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a bush turkey. It is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. In 1940-41, a stonemason carved this piece based on a plaster model cre...

    ART93050

  7. Bush turkey

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Bush Turkey and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australi...

    AWM2016.60.4

  8. Bush turkey gargoyle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Ewers, Raymond Boultwood

    This plaster model for a gargoyle depicts the head of a bush turkey. The plaster model was created in the studio of William Leslie Bowles in Melbourne with the assistance of sculptor, Ray Ewers. In ...

    ART90756

  9. Carpet snake

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a carpet snake. It is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. In 1940-41, a stonemason carved this piece based on a plaster model cr...

    ART93045

  10. Carpet snake

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Carpet Snake and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Austral...

    AWM2016.60.9

  11. Carpet snake gargoyle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Ewers, Raymond Boultwood

    This plaster model for a gargoyle depicts the head of a Carpet Snake. The plaster model was created in the studio of William Leslie Bowles in Melbourne with the assistance of sculptor, Ray Ewers. In...

    ART90761

  12. Cassowary

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a cassowary. It is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. In 1940-41, a stonemason carved this piece based on a plaster model creat...

    ART93058

  13. Cassowary

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cassowary and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia....

    AWM2016.60.22

  14. Cassowary gargoyle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Ewers, Raymond Boultwood

    Plaster made for the stonemason to carve a gargoyle for the Commemorative Courtyard, Australian War Memorial. Cassowaries are a large flightless bird belonging to the "Ratite" family. There are 3 spec...

    ART90773

  15. Cockatoo

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a sulpher crested cockatoo. It is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. In 1940-41, a stonemason carved this piece based on a plas...

    ART93047

  16. Cockatoo

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cockatoo and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. ...

    AWM2016.60.7

  17. Cockatoo gargoyle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Ewers, Raymond Boultwood

    This plaster model for a gargoyle depicts the head of a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. The plaster model was created in the studio of William Leslie Bowles in Melbourne with the assistance of sculptor, Ra...

    ART90759

  18. Cuscus

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a cuscus. It is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. In 1940-41, a stonemason carved this piece based on a plaster model created ...

    ART93061

  19. Cuscus

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Traditional Restoration Company

    This gargoyle depicts the face of a Cuscus and is situated in the Commemorative Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial. It is one of 24 gargoyles that depict animals that are native to Australia. Ea...

    AWM2016.60.19

  20. Cuscus gargoyle

    Art

    Maker: Bowles, Leslie Ewers, Raymond Boultwood

    This plaster model for a gargoyle depicts the head of a cuscus. The plaster model was created in the studio of William Leslie Bowles in Melbourne with the assistance of sculptor, Ray Ewers. In 1940 ...

    ART90770

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